How to treat heart failure with stem cell

When heart failed, it will not be unable to pump enough blood to every part of the body. Common symptoms are: fatigue, chest pain and shortness of breath.

Illnesses that can cause heart failure are: high blood pressure, diabetes and coronary heart disease. Treatment includes: heart transplant,  medication and change of lifestyle.

Japanese team chose 27 patients with heart failure who are not responding to treatment; 15 had ischemic cardiomyopathy and 12 with dilated cardiomyopathy.

The team made patches of cells from the patience thigh muscles and surgically glued it onto the heart surface on left ventricle. 

The stem cell implant strengthen the heart to perform better, the patients get better after the implant without any complications.